J Clin Psychiatry July 2008 PMID 18557663

Prevalence, correlates, disability, and comorbidity of DSM-IV narcissistic personality disorder: results from the wave 2 national epidemiologic survey on alcohol and related conditions.

Frederick S Stinson, Deborah A Dawson, Risë B Goldstein, S Patricia Chou, Boji Huang, Sharon M Smith, W June Ruan, Attila J Pulay, Tulshi D Saha, Roger P Pickering, Bridget F Grant

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Participants show balanced engagement, referencing statistics such as prevalence rates (e.g., 4.8% in women vs. 7.7% in men), and discussing implications such as disability. The tone ranges from analytical to critical, with some debates over the study’s reliability and relevance, reflecting sustained interest and recognition of its social relevance.

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Most discussions acknowledge the study's findings, especially concerning prevalence and disability links to NPD, showing general support.

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Participants show moderate interest, with many referencing specific details like gender differences, comorbidities, and demographic factors.

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The discourse involves some depth, citing research limitations, interpreting statistics, and debating the significance of the findings.

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Discussions highlight the potential implications for understanding mental health and social behaviors, indicating a modest but meaningful influence.

Abstract in brief

  • This study estimates that lifetime narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) affects about 6.2% of adults in the U.S., with higher rates in men (7.7%) than women (4.8%), and shows higher prevalence among specific demographic groups like black and Hispanic populations, younger adults, and those who are separated, divorced, or never married.
  • NPD is linked to mental disability especially in men, and frequently co-occurs with substance use, mood, anxiety, and other personality disorders; certain comorbidities like bipolar disorder, PTSD, and schizotypal and borderline personality disorders remain significant even after accounting for other mental health issues.
  • The findings suggest NPD is common and associated with significant disability, particularly in men, and that its stability may be less consistent than previously thought, highlighting the need for further research to understand its genetic and environmental causes.]

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ANA - AfterNarcissisticAbuse
@Light_Life_Love · X

Prevalence, Correlates, Disability, and Comorbidity of DSM-IV #Narcissistic Personality Disorder: Results from the Wave 2 National Epidemiologic Survey on Alcohol and Related Conditions https://t.co/70TEjepdLE https://t.co/2jYvZseyk7

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Vera
@rafayeltruther · X

@ZoharPsych @anapollution Only 328 participants? For the study to be reliable, there must be over 1,000 participants. This is definitely a better study https://t.co/07uU4cDLv3 https://t.co/6mYvaA86iA

Jun 29, 2024 · 4 likes · 1 share · 47 followers View post →
Adam Kościelak
@AdamKoscielak · X

@pjotrowicz https://t.co/0gDNighQvX Proszę bardzo.

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Julian Vince
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@a_centrism @realStevenWalk https://t.co/DSVzv1v22f The abstract indicates an association with lower intelligence. But only among black men.

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Mike Tucker (Retired, sort of but not really)
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Prevalence, Correlates, Disability, and Comorbidity of DSM-IV Narcissistic Personality Disorder: Results from the Wave 2 National Epidemiologic Survey on Alcohol and Related Conditions https://t.co/F3WqGxRPRB

Jan 3, 2019 · 1 like · 4,973 followers View post →
Indigo UniQorn
@TessaBrantley5 · X

@callmelongfell2 @GoldenHoneyBee6 @tucker_carlsbad @daralynn13 @lady_ofzion Because FACTS matter... Why 6% NEVER get it. Public Access Prevalence, Correlates, Disability, and Comorbidity of DSM-IV Narcissistic Personality Disorder: Results from the Wave 2 National Epidemiologic Survey on Alcohol and Related Conditions https://t.co/dVcdePop0b

Feb 18, 2023 · 1 like · 390 followers View post →

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@two05346679 · X

NPD調査 https://t.co/9YdcNIiZxo

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Ⓐugust Killjoy
@atkilljoy · X

@Jimmysshark @emilykmay @markegoyan01 @LifeBridgeCoach They take approximately 7 seconds to find (prevalence 4.8% in women vs 7.7% in men). This is one study but analysis of multiple studies over the years finds the same thing: https://t.co/3BkflMFp7M

Sep 27, 2024 · 1 like · 179 followers View post →
Mrs.Han
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RT @rafayeltruther: @ZoharPsych @anapollution Only 328 participants? For the study to be reliable, there must be over 1,000 participants. T…

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@rafayeltruther · X

@ZoharPsych @anapollution Only 328 participants? For the study to be reliable, there must be over 1,000 participants. This is definitely a better study https://t.co/07uU4cDLv3 https://t.co/6mYvaA86iA

Jun 29, 2024 · 4 likes · 1 share · 47 followers View post →
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@astrosyvacios · X

antes que me pidan la fuente: https://t.co/gHOqDqZMCS

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@rainbowenough · X

@VladimirDu21561 @rus_in_love Да, конечно. Исследование есть https://t.co/5RtGTj9Z4h

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Adam Kościelak
@AdamKoscielak · X

@pjotrowicz https://t.co/0gDNighQvX Proszę bardzo.

Feb 8, 2024 · 2 likes · 10,883 followers View post →
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@essos45 @KKoftgh @username_is_unq @hollowearthterf @kitten_beloved https://t.co/5iVRbRDqSh

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Derrius
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@daniidabanii I finally made time to go through your sources and the sources of that. This is the study. For some reason in this tirade against black men, you decided to leave out that it included black women, Hispanic women, younger adults, and separated adults. https://t.co/BtTWbFtmAT

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Indigo UniQorn
@TessaBrantley5 · X

@callmelongfell2 @GoldenHoneyBee6 @tucker_carlsbad @daralynn13 @lady_ofzion Because FACTS matter... Why 6% NEVER get it. Public Access Prevalence, Correlates, Disability, and Comorbidity of DSM-IV Narcissistic Personality Disorder: Results from the Wave 2 National Epidemiologic Survey on Alcohol and Related Conditions https://t.co/dVcdePop0b

Feb 18, 2023 · 1 like · 390 followers View post →
TractorDamage
@TractorDamage · X

@YairYehudah @lewi3000 @AimeeJaney1 @geoffreyMyers1 https://t.co/W8XEl5Hy0w NPD traits: - Self-absorption - False Manipulative Victimhood - Projection of own mindset (ie racism) - No criticism allowed - Denial of own actions (per capita, blacks commit most race attacks) - Flawless ('I can't be racist') - No empathy for others

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Wittgenstein_jm
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RT @Light_Life_Love: Prevalence, Correlates, Disability, and Comorbidity of DSM-IV #Narcissistic Personality Disorder: Results from the Wav…

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ANA - AfterNarcissisticAbuse
@Light_Life_Love · X

Prevalence, Correlates, Disability, and Comorbidity of DSM-IV #Narcissistic Personality Disorder: Results from the Wave 2 National Epidemiologic Survey on Alcohol and Related Conditions https://t.co/70TEjepdLE https://t.co/2jYvZseyk7

Jul 20, 2021 · 4 likes · 1 share · 14,114 followers View post →
shyxhty
@shyxhty · X

@fckproxy @rvfeste It's considered a disability. https://t.co/aHh8auSnjZ.

Dec 28, 2020 · 137 followers View post →
Julian Vince
@JulianVince1 · X

@a_centrism @realStevenWalk https://t.co/DSVzv1v22f The abstract indicates an association with lower intelligence. But only among black men.

Jul 24, 2020 · 2 likes · 31 followers View post →
Jeanette Harrison, MPH
@jrharrisonmph · X

Prevalence, Correlates, Disability, and Comorbidity of DSM-IV Narcissistic Personality Disorder: Results from the Wave 2 National Epidemiologic Survey on Alcohol and Related Conditions https://t.co/dKT8ywmkvL

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Mike Tucker (Retired, sort of but not really)
@FFTMike · X

Prevalence, Correlates, Disability, and Comorbidity of DSM-IV Narcissistic Personality Disorder: Results from the Wave 2 National Epidemiologic Survey on Alcohol and Related Conditions https://t.co/F3WqGxRPRB

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